Left to right: JC 2000, Petey X, Atom (front), Apollo 9, ND, and Speedo in 1998 Background information Origin,, U.S. Genres, Years active 1989–2005, 2011, 2013-present Labels,,, Perfect Sound,, Flapping Jet,, Associated acts, Rice,, Beehive & the Barracudas, Stacatto Reads,,,, The Night Marchers Website Members Past members Elaina Sean Rocket from the Crypt is an American band from,, originally active from 1989 to 2005, then active during 2011 and again from 2013 to the present. The band gained critical praise and the attention of major after the release of their 1992 album, leading to a recording contract with.

They experienced a surge of popularity with the release of the albums (1995) and (1998), accompanied by numerous vinyl singles and released on independent labels. However, album sales were not as high as expected and Interscope soon turned their attention to higher-grossing acts. The band left the label, and shortly thereafter drummer departed the group. After a period of inactivity in 1999 and 2000, during which Reis formed and and launched his label, the band signed to and recruited new drummer. They experienced a revitalization of creative energy and released two more albums, but were not as prolific as in the past. Over the next few years the band members became increasingly involved with other projects and Rocket from the Crypt became less of a focus. They decided to disband in 2005, playing a sold-out farewell show on in their hometown of San Diego.

The band reunited in 2011 for a one-off appearance on the television program, and in 2013 reformed once more for a series of performances in the US, Europe and Australia. Visual Studio Professional Edition. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • Band history [ ] Formation [ ] After the breakup of his band in 1990, singer/guitarist formed both Rocket from the Crypt and. Envisioned as a -inspired band, Rocket from the Crypt's original lineup consisted of Reis, guitarist, bassist, drummer Sean, and backing vocalist Elaina. The band took their name from the then defunct 1970s underground punk band. This lineup lasted roughly six months and recorded the band's debut album, released in 1991 on local label. At this time Reis began to use the 'Speedo' when working with the band. He was also simultaneously performing in Drive Like Jehu, who recorded their debut album around the same time.

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When Sean and Elaina moved away from San Diego, drummer joined the band under the stage name 'Atom.' The rest of the band also assumed stage monikers, with Stamets performing as 'ND' and Reichert as 'Petey X.' The band soon added a, recruiting saxophone player.

They developed a reputation for their creative and energetic live shows, taking unusual measures to encourage audience participation such as handing out homemade lyric booklets and noisemakers. Raaz Mp3 Songspk there. They released many around this time and began to attract a dedicated underground following.

Reis recalls: 'It was really immediate; that's why we loved putting out singles early on. We recorded some songs for, and two weeks later, we had some finished copies of them. The turnaround time was amazing.

And by the time people were able to get them, it was still under a month. They're hearing something that is completely fresh–this is something we're doing at the moment. We did that for, like, a three-year period.' Their second album was released in 1992, followed by their first tour and music videos for the songs 'Ditchdigger' and 'Sturdy Wrist.' The band also added a second member to its horn section, bringing in.